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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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